The Take
Passion is a pointless remake that dulls the original French film's edge with over-the-top sex and betrayal plots that feel dated. De Palma's direction can't rescue the corporate backstabbing from cheap voyeurism.
The film leans on sexual tension and mind games as its engine while treating graphic nudity like stylish set dressing. Noel Fisher's score provides the only real lift amid the empty power struggles.
The Verdict
Passion signals edgy status for fans of De Palma-style sex and corporate intrigue but lands as mid-level voyeurism without payoff. The remake trades original sharpness for empty mind games and nudity.
Skip it.
Common Questions
What is Passion about?
Corporate rivalry and sexual mind games between ad executives in a 2012 De Palma remake.
Why is Passion controversial?
Graphic sex scenes and nudity drew attention but added little beyond surface shock.
Does the score stand out in Passion?
Yes. Noel Fisher's music carries tension better than the rest of the film.
